Viacha
Viacha
Wiyacha vaicha | |
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City | |
| Nickname: wacha | |
  Viacha Location in Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 16°39′12″S 68°18′6″W / 16.65333°S 68.30167°W | |
| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  La Paz Department |
| Province | Ingavi Province |
| Municipality | Viacha Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.7 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,871 m (12,700 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 38,457 |
| • Density | 8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
| Climate | Cwc |
Viacha is a city in Bolivia, situated in the Ingavi Province in the La Paz Department. Viacha lies in the Altiplano, 22 km southwest of La Paz. Transportation to and from the city includes cars, buses, and a train.[1]
Economy[edit]
Viacha is home to one of the largest cement factories in Bolivia, 'Cemento Viacha,' which is part of SOBOCE [1]. Other sources of income for the city include agriculture, mainly consisting of potatoes.
Culture[edit]
The location of Viacha, which lies close to Lake Titicaca and Tiawanaku, makes it a cultural center for the Irohito-Urus. These descendants of the Incas have lived in this area for hundreds of years.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Instituto Nacional de Estadística de Bolivia". Archived from the original on 2009-06-19. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- ^ "Turismo en Viacha, La Paz - Bolivia Contact". www.boliviacontact.com. Archived from the original on 2005-03-21.
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